Community Development
This is the third of a five part piece on why revitalizing Pheasantbrook has begun with play. Click to read the first and second piece.
We are using the tools provided by KaBoom.org to guide us through the playground project. Their method is a “community-build model,” meaning the playgrounds will be built by the efforts of the community. One of the great things about a community-build model is that it requires people to come together to plan, design, and build the playground, thus strengthening the surrounding community and building a solid foundation for the future community projects.
KaBoom! makes the following statement about their community-build model: “We like to say that the ‘achievable win’ of a playground build gives neighborhoods the hope, confidence, and inspiration they need to take control of their public spaces (1).”
And that is exactly why we have begun the efforts to revitalize Pheasantbrook with playgrounds. Having brand new playgrounds and happy, safe children throughout our community, will be a constant reminder of what we are capable of doing as we work together.
We believe that this reminder will enable powerful, lasting changes in Pheasantbrook.
References:
(1) http://projects.kaboom.org/projects/2813-phoa-playgrounds/teams/fundraising/tasks/111
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